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Story Matters: Iyleshia Beal, Sky and Ryan Martinez share what they love about visiting downtown Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NONPROFITS

Iyleshia Beal, Sky Martinez and Ryan Martinez stopped by The Rapidian's story fort to tell us what they like about visiting downtown and ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Megan Roach explains "yarn bombing" on South Division

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Megan Roach sat down with us at Propaganda Doughnuts during ArtPrize to tell us how all the yarn ended up on the trees and posts on South Division.

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Story Matters: Lindsey DesArmo moves to center city for walkability

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Lindsey DesArmo moved to the center city from Standale a year ago. She discusses what prompted their move and what they've discovered in their neighborhood of Midtown.

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Story Matters: Ryan Barnes reflects on changes

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS

Ryan Barnes stopped by the story fort while we were at SiTE:LAB and reflected on changes he's seen in the city over the years- and what he notices about ArtPrize.

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GrandCon's inaugural year draws large crowds

Submitted 10-07-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The first year of GrandCon brought in unexpected attendance, donated to charity and allowed for one on one experiences with legends in the comic and game industry.

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ArtPrize 2013: Jessica Vitale's Look at this Land of Opportunity

Submitted 10-06-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

For her first year at ArtPrize, Jessica Vitale came bearing an artwork rich in cultural commentary.

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ArtPrize art still on display at West Coast Coffee

Submitted 10-05-2013 under OPINION

One of the best little ArtPrize venues in the center of town features art and excellent coffee.

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In Season: October 5, 2013

Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Autumn bounty is in full swing this beautiful first weekend of October! Explore what this season has to offer at Fulton Street from 8-3.

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Story Matters: Artist Delora Buford-Buchanan describes her experience creating work with her daughter for ArtPrize

Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Delora Buford-Buchanan was last in Grand Rapids when she was 15 for a baton twirling convention, and is amazed at the changes she sees now as an ArtPrize contestant.

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Story Matters: Jacobee Rose Buchanan shares experience at ArtPrize as artist

Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jacobee Rose Buchanan came to being an artist through her experiences in dance. She and her mother Delora Buford-Buchanan came to ArtPrize together as artists competing in the event.

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